International Women’s Day grew out of the labour movement to become a UN-recognised annual event. The seeds of it were planted in 1908, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. It was the Socialist Party of America who declared the first National Woman’s […]
What is the Gender Pay Gap? The gender pay gap is an equality measure that shows the difference in average earnings between women and men. The UK gender pay gap is at its lowest level ever – just over 18 per cent. The gender pay gap does not show differences in pay for comparable jobs. […]
As discussion around diversity and inclusion become increasingly prominent this year, the status of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is of particular interest. Although more women than ever are breaking into these historically male-dominated fields, there’s still a long road ahead. Michael Page spoke with 5 of our top female clients in […]
As we enter the digital age, multiple industries are likely to be disrupted, and those without relevant skills for the future workplace are likely at risk. The bad news is that women are likely to be disproportionately negatively impacted because of their under-representation in jobs which are likely to see the most growth in the […]
With females making up just 17% of the tech industry, David Craik reports on initiatives in the UK to become more inclusive and why the sector needs a cultural change. Download Full Report Here This article was presented to you by Ethical Corporation. This article was originally published on www.ethicalcorp.com – an […]
The BCCT launched its first Women in Business Mentorship Programme together with programme supporters Aberdeen Standard Investments and Robert Walters, in December 2018. BCCT members and Women in Business committee members created the programme as a means of addressing gender imbalance in the workplace and to support female talent development. Twenty-nine women joined the six-month […]
Benefiting from key growth drivers including digitalisation, technological development and government initiatives, the Taiwan recruitment market is expected to expand further in 2019. Now in its 20th edition, the Robert Walters annual Salary Survey is the most comprehensive review of professional salaries and recruitment trends around the world. Download Full Report Here This […]
Based on the topic of “Women in Leadership”, this year, Adecco has invited the Women in Business Committee of the British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei to participate in the survey. We hope to gain a deeper understanding of whether career women enjoy fair treatment in the workplace, and what soft and hard powers they […]